Friday: Sandy Douglas

Feb 04, 2022 at 08:24 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Sandy DouglasThe birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East Ma.... Read More

Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Continues to Grow as Community Grows - Long-time Tenants of Airport Also Seeing Positive Growth

Feb 04, 2022 at 07:50 am by WGNS

More growth is expected at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport as Rutherford County continues to grow. Long-time Airport Manager Chad Gehrke told WGNS NEWS that in th.... Read More

15 Rutherford County Schools recognized as statewide leaders in intervention

Feb 03, 2022 at 11:01 am by WGNS

Fifteen schools from across Rutherford County have been recognized by Tennessee Tiered Supports Center (TSC) at Vanderbilt University for their success and implementation of R.... Read More

Detectives Continue Investigating Rutherford County Mother and Daughter Shot at Along I-24 Sunday Evening

Feb 03, 2022 at 09:46 am by WGNS

In the nearby Antioch area, Metro Nashville Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver who shot at a Rutherford County woman and her two.... Read More

Secretary of State Warns of Scams that Target Businesses

Feb 03, 2022 at 08:46 am by WGNS

Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennessee business owners about a scam that has recently resurfaced targeting businesses with a deceptive mailer from.... Read More

February is Earthquake Awareness Month & Tennesseans Should Prioritize Earthquake Preparedness

Feb 03, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is recognizing February 2022 as Earthquake Awareness Month and reminding Tennesseans to prioritize earthquake preparedness bef.... Read More

Free Food Giveaway and Free COVID Testing on Thursday Morning

Feb 02, 2022 at 05:19 pm by WGNS

A food giveaway will take place on Thursday morning (2/3/2022) in Murfreesboro. For those who have fallen on hard times throughout the COVID Pandemic, free food items will b.... Read More

Smyrna Thefts, Shoplifting, Fraud Cases Under Investigation

Feb 02, 2022 at 04:32 pm by WGNS

Smyrna Police are on the lookout for multiple individuals who are wanted for questioning in several different cases. Authorities believe at least five subjects went to the S.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric makes largest ad valorem tax payment in organization’s history to Rutherford County

Feb 02, 2022 at 03:22 pm by WGNS

As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is exempt from certain types of taxes, but it is still one of the largest taxpayers to local governme.... Read More

Redistricting Counties throughout Tennessee - Changes Locally this Voting Season

Feb 02, 2022 at 08:52 am by WGNS

Election districts have slightly changed in Rutherford County and throughout the state. The new redistricting maps received final approval by both chambers last week. The ch.... Read More

Sports Jersey's Stolen in Hibbett Sports Shoplifting Incident

Feb 02, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are attempting to locate a woman believed to be involved in a shoplifting incident. The theft was reported at Hibbett Sports in Smyrna. The police departme.... Read More

50th Anniversary Fun Run 5K in La Vergne

Feb 02, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) As part of the City of La Vergne’s yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary of incorporation, the Parks Department has scheduled an Anniversa.... Read More

Court News: “Understanding Human Trafficking” Event Gives Attendees Insight into Victims’ Struggles to Break Free

Feb 01, 2022 at 03:45 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission partnered with Her Song, Tim Tebow Foundation, on January 31 for an in-person and virtual education event featuring te.... Read More

Joseph Givens inducted into bus driver hall of fame after 50 years of service

Feb 01, 2022 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

A local school bus driver who has transported some of the most valuable and meaningful passengers to area parents, was recognized for his dedication and service to the commu.... Read More

TUESDAY: Lamone Watts

Feb 01, 2022 at 09:06 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Lamone Watts The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 Ea.... Read More

Services for a Robertson County Sheriff's Deputy who was Reportedly Murdered by Smyrna Man, were held this past Saturday

Feb 01, 2022 at 07:45 am by WGNS

The Robertson County Sheriff’s Deputy who was reportedly murdered by a suspect who was captured in Rutherford County has been laid to rest.You may recall hearing about t.... Read More

TN: Governor Lee and the State of the State Address Includes a $52-Billion Price Tag

Jan 31, 2022 at 11:58 pm by WGNS

  Education was a major focus of the Governor's State of the State address.On Monday evening (1/31/22), Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented a proposed budget while hig.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices UP 7.3-cents Compared to Last Week

Jan 31, 2022 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.08/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee..... Read More
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WGNS Radio Recognized in State of Tennessee Proclamation for Serving Community 75+ Years

Jan 31, 2022 at 10:52 am by WGNS

WGNS, which first came on the air in Rutherford County on December 31, 1946 at 10PM and had their first full day of broadcasting on January 1, 1947, received the honor of bein.... Read More

Deadline for Choice and Magnet Schools in Rutherford County is Here

Jan 31, 2022 at 09:45 am by WGNS

The deadline to apply and learn more about Choice Schools and Magnet Schools in Rutherford County has arrived (Monday, 1/31/22) and Tuesday (2/1/22).The Rutherford County Scho.... Read More